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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.03, 1,116.23 and 650.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.03, 1,116.23 and 650.61 is: 976.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.03 : 1,116.23 = 650.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.03/1,116.23 = 650.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.03x = 1,116.23 × 650.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.03x = 726,221.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,221.57/744.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.07

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